Associate Dean of Campus Operations

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Posted: September 29, 2026

Level: Manager 2

Employment Type: Management / Confidential

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

December 2026

Work Location: CT State Middlesex (100 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457)

Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants whosubmitmaterials by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Associate Dean of Campus Operations oversees the day-to-day campus environment and provides leadership, general direction, and administration of the campus's facilities, maintenance and custodial services, financial support services, information technology services, emergency preparedness, and auxiliary services (e.g., campus security, campus bookstore, food services). He/she assists the President/CEO in managing the overall budget and serves as a liaison with appropriate local, State, and College officials.

Under the direction of the Campus President, or other Administrator, the Associate Dean of Campus Operations is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campusthrougheffective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Budget and Fiscal Management
  • accountable for assisting with managing the campus budget and collaborating with the College to ensure efficient and effective performance of the campus.
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
  • accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus buildings, equipment, and grounds, and developing plans and capital budgets for the campus's future facilities' needs.
• Campus Operations
  • accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the campus's facilities, equipment, and utilities.
• Emergency Preparedness and Security
  • accountable for campus safety and security and campus-wide emergency preparedness.
• Business and Auxiliary Operations
  • accountable for managing the services associated with business and auxiliary operations.
• Consulting and Advisement
  • accountable for consulting and advising with the President/CEO and serving as a liaison within the College.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Master's degree inan appropriate field with five (5) or more years of experience in higher education or academic administration, which includes three (3) years of experience in the supervision of the work of others or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Budget and fiscal management
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
• Campus Operations and Security
• Higher education administration
• Supervision and…